The Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle South is a part of Ramada Worldwide, which owns and operates the Ramada brand of hotels that began in 1954 when a group of investors opened its first inn in Flagstaff, Ariz. In 1959, the group adopted the name Ramada , a Spanish word for a shaded resting place , and sold its first franchise. Since then, the Ramada chain has grown to more than 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Ramada Plaza Hotel s rooms feature color televisions, Pay-Per-View movies, Nintendo and in-room safes. Other amenities include an outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, guest laundry, centrally located to most area attractions and business, elevators, designated parking and ramps, Tickled Trout-Steak and Seafood Grille restaurant and banquet facilities that seat up to 300 people. The Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle South is located in San Diego.